Howard Lane Davidson, 64, of Edina, MO passed away August 3, 2010. Howard was born on March 25, 1946 in Kirksville, MO to Francis and Eileen (Reesman) Davidson.    No services are scheduled. Howard was an avid animal lover and golfer. He is survived by many loving family members including his mother, Eileen Davidson of Edina, MO; two sons,…

Hajrija Turner, 48, born Feb. 14, 1962 in Bosanski, Novi to Osman & Fatima Sahbaz, passed away Monday, August 2 in her home after a lengthy bout with cancer. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday August 14, 2010 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia. Burial of her cremains will follow in Columbia Cemetery. She was…

Patricia Lynn Reed, 44, of Columbia passed away August 10, 2010 at home with her family by her side.  Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.  Patricia is survived by her mother, Hannora “Dot” Gilbertson, her father, Theodore Wildberger, brothers, Bill Reed and Alex Gilbertson, as well as sisters, Theresa Edwards,…

Earl “Ben” Summers, 84, Independence, Mo., passed away on July 29, 2010. Visitation will held from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2010, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, Mo. Following the visitation, private graveside services will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to…

James R. Johnson, 62, Parkville, MO passed away July 27, 2010 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO.  James was born September 27, 1947 in Kansas City, KS to Franklin and Lyla Johnson.  James will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

On February 6, 1932 Willie Butler, Jr. was born in Staples, TX.  He graduated from Whitley High School in San Antonio, TX in 1949.  He then moved to Los Angeles, CA to further his education at Manta Monica College, where he graduated in 1972 to become a certified County Social Worker.  After 29 years of…

Pamela Ardith McClure, born January 14, 1961, died at home July 27, 2010, after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer.  Dr. McClure, a published author, graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in Religious Studies and Interdisciplinary Women Studies and a PhD in English.  She taught at the University of Missouri-Columbia and Stephens College…

SUSAN FRANCES MARTIN Susan Frances Martin, age 67, of Lake Winnebago, passed away on 7-26-10 at Menorah Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. A memorial service will be held 7 PM Friday, July 30th , at Legacy Park Community Center 901 NE Bluestem Drive, Lees Summit, Mo. Susan was born Oct 10, 1942 and…

David Richard Horne, 70, Kansas City, MO passed away July 26, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  David was born December 25, 1939 in Kansas City to Stacy and Norma Horne.  David will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Military burial will be at…

Susan Frances Martin, 67, Lake Winnebago, passed away July 26, 2010, at Menorah Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m., Friday, July 30, at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Susan was born Oct 10, 1942 and was a member of the…

Karen F. Caswell, 70, KCMO, passed away at Timberlake Care Center on July 24, 2010. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, a brother and her mother. Also surviving her are 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge…

“Pat“ G. Hartley, 89, left for her eternal life in Heaven July 24, 2010.  Visitation will be held 10-11:30 Wednesday July 28, 2010 at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.  A remembrance service will be held at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Association of…

 Shirley Elder, 90, Olathe, KS passed away July 21, 2010 at Homestead of Olathe Assisted Living.  She was born October 4, 1919 in St. Louis to Charles and Pauline Felix.  Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Burial will take place next to her late husband,…

Hillman D. Colmean, 77, of Columbia died July 21, 2010 at Veterans Hospital. Private family services will be held later. Dewayne, as he was known by, served his country in the US Navy for 16 years and retired from Watkins Roofing here in Columbia. He is survived by brothers; Charlie, Larry and Dan Coleman; sisters Diane Watson, Erma…

Adelaide Mary Werden, born September 29, 1919, in Syracuse, N.Y. died July 21, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64113. Survivors are daughter Beverly Wilson (Loren), granddaughter Danner Morrison (Norwood); grandson Doug Evans; great grandson Luke Morrison; sister…

Timothy Smart, 61, Kansas City, Mo., passed away July 20, 2010. A military graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Business Hwy. 13, Higginsville, Mo.

Helen Carroll (Mullane) Smith, 71, of Independence, died Sunday, July 18 at home. A memorial Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Independence. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Cremation. A devoted mother and grandmother, Helen was a lifelong area resident. She was born Oct. 1,…

 Lola Lee Owens, 78, Independence, MO passed away July 18, 2010 at Independence Manor.  She was born April 6, 1932 in Cassoday, KS to Ray and Marie Harsh.  Lola will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Christopher Andrew Thompson, 21, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 6:00 pm at London Heights Baptist Church in Kansas City, KS.  Mr. Thompson was born 9/5/1988 in Kansas City, Missouri.  Survivors include: mother, father, grandparents, 2 sisters and 1 brother. …

Gudrun Mae Maclean, 77, Kansas City, MO passed away July 16, 2010. Visitation will be held 2-3 PM, Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. A Remembrance service will follow at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Public…